Sandbox To Sky

When first we play in the park
  into the sandbox we go
With shovel and pail we dig endlessly
  passing the time as we grow

Our parents lift us into a swing
  They help us point to the sky
Then gently bring us back down to earth
  As we smile our way down the slide

Soon we're climbing the jungle gym
  dealing with life's complexities
pausing to hide in chutes, on ladders
  keenly aware that getting caught matters



            June 21, 2021
    PLAYGROUND Poetry Contest
        Sponsor: Shreva LN

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 7/5/2021 6:59:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... evoking joyous memories of childhood, especially of blissful thrill experienced in the playground with wise lessons learned from such. God bless you.
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Date: 7/3/2021 12:46:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Sounds like you were at the playground. What a fun write. Have a blessed day/weekend..............
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/3/2021 8:01:00 PM
Paula, thank you so much for noticing my placement. And congrats to you again for coming 'full circle!' -- Playgrounds and Parks, Gershon
Date: 7/3/2021 10:10:00 AM
Wonderful. Congratulations!
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Date: 7/3/2021 9:36:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/3/2021 8:02:00 PM
Appreciated, Shreya. And thank YOU for such a nice contest. It was a joy to participate. Playgrounds and Parks, Gershon
Date: 6/24/2021 5:54:00 PM
Hello Gershon … you’d find it hard to find happier faces than on children at a playground. You brought back good memories Gershon - Lindsay
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/3/2021 8:02:00 PM
Yes indeed, Lindsay. Playgrounds and ice cream shoppes sure do bring out those smiles! ~ Grins and Chuckles, gw
Date: 6/21/2021 6:56:00 PM
Ah! Play progression … not to mention hide and seek, help! Heart is lost
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Date: 6/21/2021 6:40:00 PM
Ah, it certainly does, Gershon. Your quatrains gave me much to ponder. Thanks.
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